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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,039.38, 24,063.18 and 6,676.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,039.38, 24,063.18 and 6,676.29 is: 10,016.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,039.38 : 24,063.18 = 6,676.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,039.38/24,063.18 = 6,676.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,039.38x = 24,063.18 × 6,676.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,039.38x = 160,652,691.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,652,691.15/16,039.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,016.14

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